EPIC5
Ultra Run
5 – 50K runs | 5 Hawaiian Islands | 5 days
Monday - Friday, October 20-24 2025
Join us for the EPIC5 Ultra Run 2025 as we transcend 250 kilometers in five consecutive days while running a 50-kilometer course on five Hawaiian islands. The routes consist of about 2/3 road and 1/3 trail, and are carefully constructed to ensure athletes experience the best of Hawaii’s natural beauty, rich culture and intriguing history.
Our 2025 event is limited to 15 lucky adventurers.
The daily time limit is 9 hours.
The elevation profile will range from approximately 2,000 – 5,000 feet gained each day, and there may be significant descent at times.
Registration options & inclusions.
There are three registration options for the 2025 EPIC5 Ultra Run event.
OPTION 1: Non-Fundraising Athlete. $2,900 USD + a suggested $250 USD donation to the Special Olympics Hawaii organization.
OPTION 2: Fundraising Athlete. Fundraise a minimum of $2,500 USD for the Special Olympics Hawaii (SOH) organization and pay a special registration rate of $2,500 USD. You will have your own fundraising page. All donations are tax deductible & go directly to SOH..
OPTION 3: Fundraising Relay Team. 2-5 people, alternate days. $2,200 USD per person + team fundraising minimum of $5,000 USD.
Entry Fee Inclusions
An exciting ultra run experience in a small adventurous and supportive group setting with a focus on unique courses while touring five Hawaiian Islands.
Inter-island travel for the athlete (does not include luggage).
Professional photographer to document the journey.
An EPIC swag bag which includes a 40L drybag backpack, tech run shirt (tank or tee), hat/visor, tee, and all sorts of other swag & goodies.
On course support: ice, water, electrolytes & drop bags, medical staff.
Koa wood belt buckle (for finishers).
Event meals: Pre-race brunch + post race celebration dinner.
What other expenses are typical?
Total additional expenses are estimated starting at ~$2500+. Cost is dependent on whether you go solo or bring crew, split a hotel room with another athlete or get your own, are frugal or extravagant with meals, where you are traveling from and will you use points & miles to book your travel to/from HI or pay market rates, etc.
Travel to/from Hawaii.
Luggage fees, if any. We recommend packing light & carry on, or limiting to one suitcase.
Lodging. We will provide guidance on location, as well as discounted hotel blocks when available.
Meals and nutrition.
Ground transportation: Rental car, or shuttle service $450 USD per athlete.
Crew fee, $1050 USD per person. Includes interisland travel, a crew swag bag. pre-race brunch and award dinner celebration.
Optional coffee table photo book, $550 USD
Qualifications
You must have completed at least 3 marathon+ distance runs in the last year, and be comfortable at that distance. Back to back races or long training days in the coming months will be necessary for success. Experience and some level of comfort with technical trails and adventure will be beneficial.
You must be able to maintain a 17 minute per mile pace or finish within 9 hours. The courses are challenging, and may have technical elevation gain up to 5000 feet per day. Combination of 2/3 road & 1/3 trail, minimal beach running. Course cut offs will be in place to ensure you are on track to finish within the limits. Those who do not meet the time limits will be picked up on course & permitted to continue on the next day as a non-finisher participant.
